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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,983.88, 41,978.90 and 13,947.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,983.88, 41,978.90 and 13,947.44 is: 20,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,983.88 : 41,978.90 = 13,947.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,983.88/41,978.90 = 13,947.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,983.88x = 41,978.90 × 13,947.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,983.88x = 585,498,250.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,498,250.33/27,983.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,922.70

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